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Inaugural Folk Album Of The Year Award Shortlist Revealed
The Folk Album of the Year Award has revealed its first-ever shortlist: nine outstanding albums released in Britain and Ireland in 2025.
OneDa releases ‘Superstar’, a shout to creative independence (and adidas)
Manchester rapper and poet OneDa has today released new single ‘Superstar’ – a fierce and uplifting anthem that celebrates identity and self-worth.
AIM elects Aly Gillani, Helen Sims, Mark Lippman and Toby Egekwu to the board at 2025 AGM
The Association of Independent Music (AIM) held its 2025 annual general meeting today at Everyman Cinema in London’s Borough Yards. To ensure inclusivity, the event was available online for members outside London or those otherwise unable to attend.
Proper Music Distribution Signs Hospital And Heavenly, Grows D2C Footprint
Proper Music Distribution, the UK’s leading physical distributor of independent music, is expanding its direct-to-consumer (D2C) business with new fulfillment partnerships with Hospital Records and Heavenly Recordings.
Leading Entertainment Execs Launch Unit1 Studio, The World's First Independent Avatar Concert Producer
Unit1 Studio, the first independent, end-to-end producer of avatar concerts, has launched with a mission to transport fans to legendary performances from artists they love.
rightsHUB unveils new tool to transform data ingestion process, signs ALTER Music and Artist Theory
rightsHUB, the industry-leading music rights data and asset management platform, has unveiled its latest feature for labels and publishers, rightsDROP.
Exceleration Music Acquires Dangerbird Records
Exceleration Music, the independent music company known for its unique blend of distribution, investment, and label support services, has signed its latest deal with LA-based label, Dangerbird Records.
Gilles Peterson, Ezra Collective, Fontaines D.C. and BINA. Honoured at the 15th Independent Music Awards
The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has unveiled the winners of The Independent Music Awards 2025.
Independent Music Awards: Cosey Fanni Tutti & Shed Seven To Be Honoured, plus nominations for Aitch, SOPHIE, IN PARALLEL & more
The Independent Music Awards has revealed the winners of its coveted ‘Innovator Award’, ‘Best Live Performer’ and ‘Independent Music Champion’ titles, as well as its final nominees for 2025.